Family Violence Hotline: 972.880.4192
Office: 469.467.6241

Family Violence

24-Hour Emergency Hotline
(972) 880-4192

One in four women will experience family violence in her lifetime. It is a problem that is widespread in every ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic group. Abuse is never the victim’s fault. Nobody deserves to be beaten, raped, controlled, put down or isolated. Everyone has the right to live free of fear and to be safe.

Our programs are designed to promote peace in the home and community through a comprehensive strategy of prevention and intervention. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, plus have a special ability to understand and address the needs of Muslim victims whose needs are not addressed in mainstream shelters and services. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Family Violence Shelter & Services

Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation offers a full continuum of services to serve and support victims of family violence and their families from all backgrounds, with a special ability to understand and address the needs of the Muslim population. Our 24-Hour Family Violence Hotline (972-880-4192) and Peaceful Oasis Shelter provide women in crisis safe places to seek help and refuge. Our caseworkers then work alongside each family to develop a plan for their long-term safety and self-sufficiency.

24-Hour Crisis Hotline

Get help today by calling (972) 880-4192. We answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are strictly confidential.

Peaceful Oasis Shelter

Established in 2012, this shelter is the first and only family violence shelter in Texas addressing the specific language, faith, diet, social and legal needs of Muslim women. With a diverse staff speaking more than 10 languages, the shelter is housed at an undisclosed location and welcomes women of Muslim and non-Muslim backgrounds.

Prevention

Training for Muslim religious leaders on the dynamics of family violence

Leading North Texas religious leaders have signed a Zero Tolerance Pledge against domestic violence

Annual Peaceful Families Family Violence Awareness campaign at North Texas mosques, held each year during Ramadan

Referrals to Battering Intervention and Prevention Programs (BIPP), including the Shepherd Group, a non-violence initiative by Addicare for Muslim men engaging Muslim communities in addressing violence against women.

Intervention Services

Safety plan development

Case management and referrals

Counseling and group therapy

Short-term financial and rental assistance

Legal service consultation, referral and coordination (immigration and family law)

Our Services:

Noor’s Story

A Brighter Future for Noor* and her children

After tragically losing her children and several members of her extended family to a natural disaster, Noor and her husband immigrated to the United States. As they started a new life, things were initially good– they were blessed with 2 more wonderful children, owned a home, cars and had jobs – until her husband began using drugs and their life began to crumble. For this kind, loving woman – who experiences joy from helping others – life was about to change dramatically.

As Noor’s husband’s drug habit worsened, he stopped supporting the family and shelost everything. Noor tried her best to encourage her husband to get help. “I told him, I love you. Go for treatment but he was deep into the drugs.” With no money for rent, and in desperation, Noor contacted a social services agency. They referred her to Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Peaceful Oasis Shelter.

When Noor arrived at Peaceful Oasis Shelter with her children, she was greeted with compassion and warmth. “I cried when I went to the shelter. Everybody was very nice to me. They hugged me and told me it would be ok.” In addition to providing safety and shelter, Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation has helped Noor’s children cope with being away from their father.

After moving to the Shelter, Noor’s son had begun to act out in anger against his mother. Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation provided counseling that helped him to deal with the hardships he was facing. Today, he is showing signs of improvement. Through the Shelter, Case Management and Counseling, Noor and her children are finding encouragement to hope for a better future. After staying in the Shelter for several months, Noor has recently moved into her own apartment. She also has a job to provide for her and her children.

This ordeal spanning years, has been extremely tough and tested Noor in many ways. She has had to overcome hardships, cultural barriers in a foreign country without money and family. There are times after dropping off the children at school, she still sits in her car and cries for hours at her situation, but she prays that the future will be better for her and her children.

The support Noor’s family has received from Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation gives her hope. Through tears Noor shares her gratitude for the services and warmth she has received from Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation staff. “They helped me. I love everybody at the Shelter.” One day she hopes to be in a position where she could help others who are facing hardship.

*Name changed to protect privacy.

Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) civic organization that empowers, promotes and supports all women and their families through educational, outreach, philanthropy and social services.